Pacifica Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Pacifica, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 27
- Median Sale Price: $1,330,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,358,419
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $825
- Average Days on Market: 41
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 103.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Pacifica moved 5.9% up (from $1,255,750 to $1,330,000). The number of homes sold was 38.6% down compared to the prior month (44 vs. 27). Average days on market shifted 19.6% down (51 days to 41 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 0.4% up (from $1,325,000 to $1,330,000). Sales volume is 8.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Pacifica's May real estate market shows signs of tightening inventory and sustained buyer demand, despite a notable drop in sales volume from April. While the month-over-month decline from 44 to 27 homes sold appears significant, this likely reflects seasonal fluctuations and a data normalization rather than a true market downturn. More telling is the median price jump of 5.9% to $1.33 million and the improvement in days on market, which fell from 51 to 41 days. These metrics suggest homes are moving faster and commanding stronger prices.
The sale-to-list ratio of 103.9% indicates sellers still have meaningful negotiating power, with homes selling above asking on average. Year-over-year, the market remains essentially flat on pricing and slightly up on volume, painting a picture of stability rather than dramatic change. However, the 88 active listings with a median asking price of $1.19 million tells an important story: inventory is building, and there's a notable gap between what sellers are asking and what buyers are paying, suggesting some price adjustment may be ahead.
For buyers, the improving days on market and growing inventory represent better conditions than earlier in the spring. For sellers, the window for capitalizing on strong pricing may be narrowing as competition increases.
Pacifica Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94044 | 27 | $1,330,000 | $825 | 41 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 21 | $1,500,000 | $857 |
| TOWNHOMES | 5 | $750,000 | $688 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,000,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 25 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 88 active listings in Pacifica with a median asking price of $1,194,000 and an average of 113 days on market.
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